Based on the facts you describe, it is highly doubtful prescriptive rights have been acquired. The key is not whether he knowingly trespassed...

Like upland areas, riparian bottomlands are subject to adverse possession, prescription and acquiescence. Your question is not clear as to whether...

You can start with a letter and see if it works. Please be aware that if someone uses your property for 15 years, they could acquire the right to...

Typically the land contract purchaser (or vendee) pays the taxes, though the parties are free to agree otherwise.

Though it would be helpful to have more facts, you can place your dock on bottomlands you own, without regard to where it has been in past years. ...

No

Would a 50+ year old cement pad that might partially be on the neighbor's property fall under the grandfather clause?

The "grandfather clause" you refer to is the doctrine of adverse possession. Adverse possession requires 15 years of use so, time-wise, you do not...

Is there anything we can do??

Michigan courts have considered many similar cases. I respectfully disagree with my colleague, that there is nothing you can do. Speak with an...

What do I have to do to sign over my house to my son?

It is easy to convey your interest to your son, but you should at briefly consult with a lawyer about tax and other ramifications. There are also...

Rental agreement not renewed after 10 years because owner wants to rent to a relative. Was there an implied contract after 10

I agree with my colleagues. The only thing I would add is you may want to check your contract to see if it contains a right to renew.